FP Live: Samantha Power
In her role as administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development, Samantha Power is often thrust into the forefront of some of the world’s biggest crises. From working to ensu...Show more
The Dark Side of Ethiopia’s Export Boom
Workers report sexual coercion and poor conditions at the Hawassa Industrial Park.
Who’s Winning the U.S.-China Trade War? No One
With no end in sight, nationalism is trumping economic wisdom as global recession looms.
Why Xi Jinping Chose Central Asia for His First Post-COVID-19 Trip
The region has long served as a testing ground for Beijing’s economic and foreign-policy ambitions and is becoming increasingly close to China.
A Special Trade Relationship?
A free trade agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom looks unlikely, but they should find common ground in a progressive alliance.
Will U.S. ‘Nearshoring’ Go From Buzzword to Trend?
Washington says it wants to relocate supply chains to the Americas but has offered few concrete incentives to do so.
South Korea’s Film Rules Need a Reboot
The success of productions such as “Squid Game” and “Parasite” prove the industry can hold its own without excessive protectionism.
Biden’s Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Is a Paradigm Shift
The United States can no longer afford to buy geopolitical allies with market access.
The U.S. and China Haven’t Divorced Just Yet
Decoupling is all the rage. But a strong dollar and long-term corporate ties make the relationship as co-dependent as ever.
Why This Global Economic Crisis Is Different
This is the first time since World War II that there may be no cooperative way out.
To Avert a Global Food Crisis, Arm Ukraine
Russia’s proposed solutions are disingenuous. Only advanced Western weapons can end the Black Sea blockade.
Biden’s Economic Plan Leaves Asian Leaders Wanting More
The new Indo-Pacific Economic Framework isn’t quite what Asia-Pacific governments were hoping for.
Trump’s Poison Pills Are Still Toxic
Whether it’s Iran, China, Cuba, or immigration, U.S. President Joe Biden often finds himself stymied by his predecessor’s foreign policy.
Is Biden Fighting the Last War on Trade?
Critics question Trump-era tariffs as inflation climbs and U.S. leadership lags.
The Dangerous New Anti-Globalization Consensus
Soaring inflation is just one reason for Washington to keep global disintegration in check.
AMLO’s Electrical Faceoff
Mexico and the United States might be headed for their biggest clash yet under USMCA.
The U.S. Should Stop Nickel and Diming India and Bangladesh
A low-cost program designed to promote economic development has shut out two key partners in Asia.
South Korea Must Pick a Side
Russia’s war in Ukraine has shown the “shrimp among whales” that hedging is no longer a viable foreign policy.
Putin’s War Could Save the Global Economic Order
In this crisis, Western countries have shaken off decades of economic policy lethargy.
Southeast Asian Traders Are Paying the Cost of China’s Border Policies
The impact of a zero-tolerance COVID-19 policy goes beyond rotting fruits.
Ones and Tooze Podcast: How a Group of Truckers Found Canada’s Chokepoint
A quarter of all goods traded between the United States and Canada are transported across one bridge.
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